Importance: High.
Volatility: High.
Source: The Census Bureau of the Department of Commerce
Release Time: 8:30 ET around the 13th of the month.
Coverage: Prior Month.
Retail Sales can be a major market mover, and can be subject to significant revisions. This report measures the strength or weakness of consumer spending, using the total receipts of retail stores.
Market Reaction:
| Event | Fixed Income | Equities | Dollar |
| Retail Sales Up | Bond Market Down | Stock Market Up | Light Impact |
| Retail Sales Down | Bond Market Up | Stock Market Down | Light Impact |